internationalization of maritime education through institutional collaborations ： a case study of...
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Internationalization of Maritime Education through Institutional Collaborations ：
A Case Study of Shanghai Maritime University
Prof. Jin Yongxing, Vice PresidentMs.Wang Yingming, International Officer
Shanghai Maritime University
IMLA-19
Cross-cultural issues
Such solutions as improving English language proficiency, communication skills, and stronger sense of responsibilities, etc.
How about finding solutions through the internationalization of maritime education?
• gain the knowledge about other cultures
• learn to increase cross-cultural awareness
• deal with cross-cultural problems
through own practice
A case study of Shanghai Maritime University
Background and development
• Before 1980: rare international connections with outside world Chinese seafarers served mainly for Chinese ships
• 1980 to now: multinational seafarers working together China becomes a big labor market (BIMCO/ISF Manpower Update 2010)
Background and development
Development of International Exchanges in SMU
before 1980
(founded in 1909)
1980-2000
2000 to date
very few connections
started with Asian countries
IAMU, extensive exchanges , university strategy
International connections
1. Asia
2. Australia
3. Europe
4. America
5. Africa
Collaborative Institutions
Asia •Kobe University, Faculty of Maritime Schools, Japan •Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology,Japan•Korea Maritime University, South Korea•Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea•Inha University, South Korea •Nanyang Technological University ,Singapore•Malaysia Maritime Academy, Malaysia•Myanmar Maritime University, Myanmar •Istanbul Technical University, Maritime Faculty, Turkey•Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam
Europe•World Maritime University•Gdynia Maritime University ,Poland•University of Plymouth, UK•Hogeschool Zeeland, the Netherlands•Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands•Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands•Liverpool John Moores University, UK•Swansea University, UK•University of Nante, France•Wismar University, Germany
America•Massachusetts Maritime Academy, US •California Maritime Academy, US•Maine maritime university, US•Saint Martin's University ,US •Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Africa•Arab Academy For Science and Technology and Maritime Transport ,Egypt•Regional Maritime University,Ghana •Dar-es-Salaam Maritime Institute, Tanzania
Australia•Australian Marine institute•The University of Western Australia
Institutional collaboration
Seeking for all possible opportunities and approaches towardsinternationalization.
• Student mobility International Class Student Exchange Program Short-term Professional Training Summer school
• Faculty exchange
• Joint academic program
• International research ….
Maritime Education in SMU
Overall• Multi-disciplinary• 14 colleges• Degree programs (43 BS. 38 Msc. 7PhD)• 20,000 full time students
Maritime Education • Merchant Marine College• 2,815 students (1,423 cadets,1,392
engineers)• 3 years study + 1 year onboard training
1. International class
Issues related to international class
• Courses :Ship Handling, Navigational Aids, Marine Signal and VHF Commutation, Ship Management, GMDSS, Ocean Shipping Business, Maritime Law etc.
• Teaching: in English, by best qualified teachers
• Academic credits: awarded by SMU are transferred and recognized towards the student’s degree at the home university.
• Field Studies: visiting the ports, onboard the ships, Maritime Safety Administration, etc.
2010 International Class
Country Home Institution Number of Students
US Massachusetts Maritime Academy 11
Australia Australia Maritime Academy 2
South Korea Mokpo National Maritime University 2
Ghana Regional Maritime University 2
Poland Gdynia Maritime University 2
The Netherlan
ds
Maritime Institute de Ruyter 2
2011 International Class
Country Home Institution Number ofStudents
US Massachusetts Maritime Academy 16
Germany Hochschule Wismar – University of Technology, Business and Design 2
South Korea Mokpo National Maritime University 2
Russia Maritime State University named after Admiral G.I. Nevelskoy 2
Poland Gdynia Maritime University 2
Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland 2
2010/2011 International Class — Home Institutions and Number of Students
International class
• Cultural activities: there are diversified cultural activities to help students achieve a better understanding about Chinese culture and history.
1 Chinese Kongfu practice
2 Chinese calligraphy and painting learning
3 Chinese medicine experience e.g. acupuncture, cupping
4 Dragon boat race
5 Trips to Beijing, Xi’an
6 the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition
7 Chinese and western cooking competition
8 Traditional handcraft practice e.g. scissor-cut, DIY pottery
2. Student exchange program
SMU-MMA (Massachusetts Maritime Academy)
• Duration ： one semester • Number of Students: 15 students per year to the other institution• Fees: tuition and accommodation fees are waived• Student ambassadors: same number of student ambassadors study and live together
Student exchange program
Cultural experiences in US
1 Plymouth Plantation Museum, the ship of Mayflower
2 Massachusetts State House
3 City tour to Boston, MIT, Harvard campus
4 Tour to New York city and Washington DC
5 Ice cream, watch a classic show- the Sound of Music
6 Red Rox game, Boston’s baseball team
7 Student Charity Concert
8 MMA Parents Association
Student exchange program
Such a collaborative academic program has won excellent reputation from among the students of both institutions, and also been highly appreciated and supported by the maritime professional authorities including US Coast Guard and China Maritime Safety Administration.
3. Professional training
SMU-KME (Copenhagen Marine Engineer College) Engine Watchkeeping , Basic Safety and Advanced Fire-fighting Training
• Duration: two-week training in May 2011• Number of Trainees: 23 engineering students• Training: courses and practice, tailor-made and lectured by SMU• Facilities: Integrated Engine Room 360-degree Shiphandling Simulators Engine Room Simulators Wave-making Pool Aquatic Training Base
• Results: Utilizing such advanced teaching and training facilities, coupled with professional teaching of SMU lecturers, students received high standard training and were successfully certified by the Danish Maritime Authority.
Professional training
4. Summer school
University of Plymouth, UK
University of Western Australia
Inha University, South Korea
Saint Martin’s University, US
“Piracy Trip” in UK
Summer school
Meeting with Mr. Barry House, the president of parliament of
WA
IMO& Maritime Policy Class
Benefits
Educating people about cultural differences is best done through a direct process of engagement.
-- by Dr.Larry Howard, PhD Chair, Global Business & Transportation (GBAT) Dept SUNY Maritime College, at IMLA 18
Benefits
• to students: Exposed to such an international scenario, students learn from each other the knowledge and skills in dealing with cross-cultural issues, and have shown appreciation, tolerance in understanding different cultures. Their encouraging performances confirmed that the multi-national issues could be well addressed through the process of engagement.
• to the quality of education: 1. change the content and process of maritime education by bringing an international perspective to classroom discussion 2. challenge lecturers to consider new methods of instruction that are more consistent with international learning experiences. 3. further expand adjustments on curriculums and course design
• to the capacity building of services to international students: 1. International Education College established (degree, exchange, Chinese language) 2. set aside an International Students Dormitory building with 200 rooms 3. logistics services (food, laundry, bodybuilding, etc.) 4. higher efficiency in dealing with day to day issues with international students.
• curriculum design: Not all courses provided by the university can fully match those provided by home institutions
• credit transfer: institutions may have different regulations with regard to the credit transfer between each other.
• insufficiency in funding: It’s hard to provide enough financial support despite the many efforts SMU made in fund raising from organizations of local government, shipping companies of partnership, and even individuals.
• …
Opportunities and Trends
• Shanghai becomes a vibrant industrial metropolis and an international center of economy, finance, trade and transportation.
• 30,000 overseas students --- Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for International Students
• International shipping center --- favorable policies for professionals of short supply
• Shanghai government provides financial support for international experience of university students.
Conclusions
It’s strongly recommended for all maritime institutions to build up closer linkage and broader collaborations in areas of mutual and common interests, so as to improve the overall quality of maritime education worldwide.
Thank You For Your Attention!
Jin Yongxing Wang Yingming Vice President, Professor International Officer